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Weather & Climate in Peck, ID
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Peck has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 20.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 28.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33. The city sits at an elevation of 1,163 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 44.9°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,163 ft (354 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 748/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4747°N, 116.4262°W |
| Timezone | America/Boise |
| County | Lewis County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pullman/Moscow Regional (PUW) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 3.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
66 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Aug 17, 1994 | 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho | M4.1 | 121 km | 2 km |
| Jun 28, 1998 | 3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho | M3.8 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Nov 8, 1997 | 39 km SE of Pierce, Idaho | M3.8 | 81 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 1996 | 3 km SSW of Mullan, Idaho | M3.6 | 117 km | 1 km |
| Mar 14, 1997 | 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho | M3.6 | 121 km | 2 km |
| Jun 28, 1997 | 3 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho | M3.4 | 123 km | 2 km |
| Mar 8, 1994 | 32 km S of Wallace, Idaho | M3.4 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Jun 17, 2004 | 11 km SSE of Washtucna, Washington | M3.4 | 140 km | 17 km |
| May 10, 2000 | Idaho-Montana border region | M3.3 | 121 km | 2 km |
| Feb 11, 2025 | 2 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho | M3.3 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Feb 9, 1996 | 2 km W of Mullan, Idaho | M3.2 | 119 km | 1 km |
| Feb 10, 2013 | 29 km ESE of Pierce, Idaho | M3.2 | 75 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2004 | 0 km W of Mullan, Idaho | M3.1 | 120 km | 2 km |
| Jun 12, 1999 | 0 km E of Mullan, Idaho | M3.1 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 1999 | 17 km NW of Malden, Washington | M3.1 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Mar 18, 1993 | 3 km SSW of Osburn, Idaho | M3.1 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1999 | 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho | M3.0 | 121 km | 2 km |
| May 22, 2022 | 2 km WSW of Mullan, Idaho | M3.0 | 118 km | 5 km |
| May 8, 2001 | 1 km ENE of Mullan, Idaho | M3.0 | 121 km | 0 km |
| Nov 6, 2002 | 21 km SE of Joseph, Oregon | M3.0 | 145 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
14 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 30, 1971 | EF2 | 86 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 11, 1968 | EF2 | 100 km | 9.6 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 1962 | EF2 | 30 km | 9.1 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 1986 | EF1 | 39 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 1973 | EF1 | 52 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 1969 | EF1 | 29 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 7, 2010 | EF0 | 38 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 7, 2010 | EF0 | 32 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 29, 2007 | EF0 | 37 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1997 | EF0 | 42 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 1, 1991 | EF0 | 37 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 1, 1991 | EF0 | 39 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 14, 1986 | EF0 | 82 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 11, 1979 | EF0 | 66 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MALONEY CREEK (131,397 acres, 2000).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2000 | MALONEY CREEK | 131,397 | 66 km |
| 2021 | SHOVEL CREEK | 109,829 | 58 km |
| 2021 | LICK CREEK | 80,376 | 81 km |
| 2012 | CACHE CREEK | 75,521 | 73 km |
| 2014 | BIG COUGAR | 65,397 | 62 km |
| 2007 | POE CABIN | 59,704 | 95 km |
| 1988 | TEEPEE BUTTE | 59,565 | 78 km |
| 2005 | SCHOOL | 51,701 | 94 km |
| 2007 | CHIMNEY COMPLEX | 50,646 | 58 km |
| 2015 | KAMIAH GULCH | 48,459 | 36 km |
| 2017 | POWERLINE | 45,449 | 63 km |
| 2021 | GREEN RIDGE | 44,604 | 100 km |
| 2015 | WASH | 39,448 | 99 km |
| 1986 | JOSEPH/STARVATION | 37,064 | 93 km |
| 2014 | SOMERS | 36,374 | 99 km |
| 2000 | EASTSIDE COMPLEX (DEEP CREEK) | 31,969 | 83 km |
| 2000 | BURNT FLATS | 24,808 | 79 km |
| 2005 | TRYON COMPLEX (TRYON) | 21,486 | 90 km |
| 2015 | FISHER | 20,757 | 17 km |
| 2005 | TRYON COMPLEX (CHERRY CREEK) | 17,794 | 78 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in |
Peck has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 29°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (1.1").